Clinical Assistant- Orthopedics-Full Time

Guthrie Careers • Johnson City, TN

76d • $17 - $25

About The Position

This position performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature, maintaining records and applying knowledge and skills to run a fully functioning office for one or more Providers in the Clinic. The role assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients, ensuring a smooth operation within the clinic environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Dependable, professional, flexible, and able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain medical history.
• Determines vital signs (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.) and documents in the patient’s medical record.
• Assists provider during exam and treatment.
• Directs patient to examination room and prepares patient for examination and treatment.
• Performs liaison duties between patients, Providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Processes ancillary reports and all other patient results to the provider for review and assists with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Routes patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• Answers telephones and schedules patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc.).
• Performs other clerical functions as necessary.
• Exhibits good telephone etiquette.
• Quotes patient self-pay balances at time of scheduling.
• Informs patients of their financial obligations.
• Directs patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.
• Applies principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Attends and participates in Department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Becomes familiar with ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinates patient appointments for X-ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.
• Assists with obtaining and processing referral and pre-certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
• Applies Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintains equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment as required.

Benefits

• Eligible for up to a $5,000 sign on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED